zuluman

^Permission granted for Rae to be Hoff's son.

I was pretty skeptical before watching the video. I went in thinking this was going to be another disaster. I'm really excited about this plugin now though! It gives purpose to a supply chain and gives LOTC a shot at a more balanced economy. Now nations, especially dwarves, have a reason to have blacksmithing guilds to keep the armory stocked and multiple smiths can be utilized at one time to speed up the process of creating armor for new recruits. I have to say it's going to suck to start out with as (I'm assuming) everyone will start at the same level so someone who has been RPing a master [insert profession here] for months will be the same as someone just starting out, but given a fair leveling system it gives players something to strive towards. Concern: Casual RPers who don't have as much time to 'grind' away at the skill system to get better will be somewhat disadvantaged Suggestion: I get that this is the crafting pluggin but it's so closely related to the professions that I think this applies: Please include an option to turn off 'experience gain' when crafting. If I want to RP a character who is only a mediocre smith it would be nice to reach that point and be able to stay there.

Whut beh yehr name?- Brys Goldhand 'Ow active are yeh in our Kingdom? ((How long you are online each day/week))- Ah be out n about tryin' te 'elp out. ((Should be on an hour or so a day, more on weekends [depends on homework])) Whut god do yeh worship deh most? (( Who is your patron god? Please read up on the relevant information under "The Brathmordakin".))- Armakak

Character Name: Brys Goldhand Nicknames: ~ Age:63 Gender: Male Race: Dwarf Status: Alive Description: Height: 4’7” Weight: 190 lb. Body Type: Stocky Eyes: Amber Hair: Black Skin: Dark Markings/Tattoos: He has a tattoo of a sun on the outside of one arm and a coin on the outside of the other arm. Health: Healthy Personality: Stubborn, Family Oriented, Conservative, Zealous, Inventory: Brys carries minimal possessions. Apart from his prized clerical robes he owns journals written by his grandfather, Gulroid Goldhand. Further Details: Life Style Alignment*: Neutral Deity*: Armakak Religion: Brathmorkin Alliance/Nation/Home: The Kingdom of Urguan Job/Class: Clergy initiate Title(s): ~ Profession(s): Healer Special Skill(s): Writing, Medicine, Healing Flaw(s): Slightly nearsighted Brys’ nearsightedness is a result of his clerical abilities. The more competent he becomes in clerical magic, the more nearsighted he will become. He is unaware of this connection. Magic* Current Status: Active Arch-type: Holy Sub-Type: Clerical Rank: Tier 1 Weakness(es): Time Consuming, Exhausting, Mental Healing Brys’ magic is time consuming and at this stage of his learning he requires a relatively calm and quiet environment to work in. His simple healing magic cannot be used in combat as the process takes time and leaves him weary. He usually must rest after every healing. Additionally, Brys struggles to use his magic to calm others or to heal any types of mental damage or distress. Strength(s): Physical Healing While he struggles with mental healing, Brys has found that healing physical wounds comes naturally and while his castings are slow, they are methodical and he almost always succeeds with the healing of minor cuts and bruises. Current Spell(s): Calm(self), Heal(small cuts and bruises) Brys can enter his meditation stage smoothly and with minimal effort. This calm spell is not instantaneous but only takes him several minutes to become attuned with his magic. Brys can heal minor cuts, bruises, and burns. Weaponry Fighting Style: Two-handed Trained Weapon: War hammer, Axe Favored Weapon: War hammer Archery: Non-existent. Improvised thrown weapons [read- ale mugs] only Biography Parents: Hoff Goldhand (father) Siblings: None Children: None Extended Family: See Goldhand family tree Pet(s): None History WIP Artwork

Your Name: Gulroid Goldhand ((MC Name)):zuluman111 The candidates: Igor Ireheart ((Lefty_Bojengles)) Dominic Irongut ((Doom6153)) X Dizzy Irongrinder ((Dizzy771))

*Gulroid wonder who the hell delric is, why he isn't anywhere on the Goldhand bloodline and why this particular family member hasn't yet shown his face around the clan hall* "I 'ope de counters be lookin' at de established blood loines so people don' enter votes fer dwarves who don' exist"

Name: Gulroid Goldhand Place an X besides the candidate for Yemekars Pick that you wish to vote for: -Bael Tunnelsmasher X -Rona Ironsail Place an X besides the name of the candidate for Grand Merchant that you wish to vote for: -Lathros Ironbeard X -Farenhal Takir -Thorik Grandaxe

*Gulroid places a small note under the door of each of the bedrooms in the Goldhand Clan Hall.* The note reads: Please contact me if you are still living in these quarters as we are clearing out old rooms for renovation. Gulroid Goldhand ((basically an activity check, pm me if you are active))

The Clergy proudly present a store stocked with holy symbols and artifacts located at the entrance to the Temple of the Brathmordakin in Kal’Azgoth. =-= Symbols of the Brathmordakin =-= The Clergy are hereby offering the tokens of the Brathmordakin. These tokens have been blessed by a member of the Clergy in service to the respective god. YEMEKAR: “The Maker” Symbol; hammer and anvil ANABELLA: “Hearth Mother” Symbol; two silver rings DUNGRIMM: “Guardian of the Dead” Symbol; iron mask BELKA: “Lady of Passion” Symbol; lightning bolt OGRADHAD: “The Lore Master” Symbol; Open Book ARMAKAK: “Merchant Father” Symbol; gold coin GRIMDUGAN: “Lord of Avarice” Symbol; obsidian dagger The symbols of the Brathmordakin are available at the Clergy Store These symbols can be received with a donation to the Clergy of 100-300 minas depending on the symbol. Mounting supplies will be supplied upon request. ((Autoshops sell available symbols. Symbols are also attainable by sending a bird to zuluman111 or doom6153. Item frames are free upon donation and request. Some of the symbols such as the blaze rods are not available at this time.)) =-= Anabella’s Blessing =-= Brewed in a special ceremony and blessed by the Archbishop himself in Anabella’s name, the Clergy offer brews of such delight that they are said to have brought a smile to the face of the Hearth Mother herself. A mug of this fine brew can be yours for a simple donation of 200 minas. ((These ales of restoration can be purchased from the autoshop of through zuluman111 or doom6153 to purchase)) =-= Blessings =-= The Clergy are willing to bless any item brought to them. Anyone who wishes to have an item blessed need only bring it to the store. One of the hierarchy, a priest, bishop, or the archbishop will personally use the item in a ceremony to a chosen god and thereby bestow a blessing upon the item. Such a blessing can be obtained for a base donation of 100 minas. Rare, valuable, or large items may require additional ceremonial components and therefore a larger donation may be necessary. ((Note that this is an rp blessing. No enchantment will be placed on an item. The naming of the item, such as “blessed longsword” for example, may be a possibility in the future. Please contact zuluman111 or doom6153 for information)) =-= Holy Books =-= The Clergy offers two types of Holy Books. The first is a brief introduction to the Brathmordakin and explains the portfolio of each god and their role in Dwarven society. Customers can also purchase books dedicated to a single god. These books will explain the chosen god in detail and will explain commonplace prayers and rituals associated with the god of choice. Such books can be attained for 50 minas. ((Note, currently this is an rp item only. Customers will be given a book but it will not be written in. Written books will be available in the future.))

The cries of a town herald reach Gulroid's ears. Apparently the once great city of Kal'Alras was to be resurrected. Gulroid's mood immediately shifts to one of displeasure. He can be heard muttering: "Last I 'eard de moighty King Syrio, tha' bastard, was rottin' in de nether. Seems 'e managed te crawl or per'aps bribe 'is way out. De real Kal'Alras died de day 'e took power." With that Gulroid immediately heads back to the Goldhand clan hall to discuss matters with his clan mates.

Gulroid hears his clan-mate's cries and draws the younger dwarf off to oneside so as not to make any more of a scene. "Finki lad der 'ave been sum changes to de dwarven government which ye may no' know about. Der 'ave been sum cleva' politics which allowed de king te 'ave absolute authority ova' dese matters. It all seemed relevant when der was talk of rebellion bu' now de king 'as enough powa' te do wha' 'e wants. Aldough when ye think abou' it de election process did seem a little rushed." Satisfied he has answered the younger dwarf's questions, Gulroid begins to wander off. ((http://www.lordofthecraft.net/forum/index.php?/topic/87487-crown-authority-raised/ It could be argued that given it's final exam time the application process was short, but there were few applicants so...))

"Afta' checking de records it seems dat I not be on yer list of moiners. In de transition period my name mus' 'ave been lost. I 'ave filled out yer form an' left a copy of me old permit. I also 'ave my quota, I jus' need sum one te give it to"

((active but very busy with the semester ending soon))

Name: Gulroid Goldhand Place an X besides the name of the candidate you wish to vote for: - Dun Irongut - Toveah Goldman - Kayne Goldhand X - Spriggar Stormhammer - Athri Flage - Jerno Frostbeard

Personally I'm very excited for the new map. I can't wait to see the builds that I have only glimpsed. I'm much more concerned about what coded plugins we will have. I would really like to see a stable version that I can distinctly say: "This is LOTC." Extra doodads and whistles can be added to it along the way but I'm really looking forward to a skills plugin that we actually keep and an economy plugin (with shops). I just don't want to see us reach the new map and roll out plugins that lead to game breaking bugs (ex. excavation diamond drop rate) that then put a damper on the whole experience. It comes down to whether you trust the GM's, admins, developers, builders. I do. They know what they're doing. It'll be released when it's good and ready to be released. And it'll be super awesome!

De Clan 'All is under construction. If any of ye need a place te store fings come talk te me. I'll need te give ye de keys te de storage unit.

OOC Section MC Name: zuluman111 Length of time playing a dwarf: 1 year, 8 months How active are you? (Scale of 1-10): 2 (now that my real life has stabilized I'll be on every day though) RP Section Yer Name: Gulroid Goldhand Yer Clan, if aneh: Goldhand Deh god yeh wish ta studeh most: Armakak Yer primareh skills (eg. Smithing, Mining, Fighting): Mining Do yeh swear fealteh to da Brathmordakin an' da Clergeh?: Aye, I do swear me loyalty

*Noticing the poster, Hoff scribes his name along with his fathers.* Hoff Goldhand Gulroid Goldhand

*A quiet ceremony is held in the Goldhand fortress. Only two Dwarves are in attendance: a clan leader and an honored clan-mate. As the ceremony ends and the Dwarves leave the sacred chamber both a clan leader and a clan-mate depart. The roles however have been reversed, and a new Dwarf now leads the clan along the path to glory* ((Thoak Goldhand has been proclaimed the new clan leader))

I like what I see so far, but I'm wondering about donator plots. From the December Newsletter information on perks and this post, it seems like the plots are being done away with. Is that the case? Or will donators be able to have plots out in the free-land?

((The matter is being finalized as we speak. The RP should be finished by Saturday. I will attempt to be there however next week are finals so I can make no promises. ))

Gulroid nods his head at each name Thoak mentions, mentally tallying who he thought would make a good leader. When Thoak finishes, Gulroid speaks up. "Yes, Yes, interesting. I can see we 'ave a selection to choose from. I can wee William an Hydrose as clan leaders per'aps. While Gorum would make a gud leader 'e lacks Gold'and blood as ye said, so dat rules 'im out." Rubbing is beard Gulroid looks at Thoak, measuring him up wondering if the dwarf would make a good clan leader. "I can also see yerself leadin' de clan if ye were up fer de challenge." Gulroid reaches into the depths of his robes and pulls out a small gold coin. He fiddles with it, rubbing over the smooth back and ridges on the front. "Of course we 'ave to consider those who are the chosen of our ancestors." Gulroid's focus goes distant, "But there are so few of us left. And it 'as been years since we 'ad a ceremony. Per'ap's it is toime te 'ave anoder one." Leaning back in his chair Gulroid stare into the fire. "I need te think ova my decision fer a couple days. Per'aps ye could stay in the fortress until I make up me moind. Then ye can take my decision back to de rest of the clan. Der should be ample space and food fer ye 'ere."

Gulroid listens intently about how his absence has negatively affected the clan. His gaze drops to the polished stone floors of the room as Thoak describes that the clan desperately needs a new clan father. And of course Rasun had also gone missing. After a time Gulroid speaks: "Aye, I can see 'ow me bein' stranded 'ere in de fortress in me state 'as caused much stroife. It would seem it is indeed toime te pass on the burden of leadership to anoder who is moar capable den I am. Me first choice is naturally Rasun, as I'm sure me son told ye. A good dwarf tha' one. Long did we stand soide by soide in de great halls of Kal'Alras. 'E did of course 'ave a fondness of going off on retreats off by 'imself. Seems 'e got lost on de last one..." Gulroid pauses, and stiffens as he can feel another coughing fit rising up. Unwilling to let it interrupt him, he sits still for a moment till he can safely continue talking. Glancing up from the floor again to meet Thoak's eyes Gulroid asks a simple question: "Know us Gold'ands as I do, I suppose der were no shortage of volunteers te take me place as leader of our clan. Who all thought dey would lead in my an' Rasun's absence?"